Not that I would not accept higher salary, but I don't think it's pennies. It's way above average salary in general, and probably average in software industry.

Not that I would not accept higher salary, but I don't think it's pennies. It's way above average salary in general, and probably average in software industry. Not many game companies earn billions (except some outliers like GTA, COD, Minecraft, ...), average game company is on the verge of bankrupcy all the time. It's well worth it compared to a higher paid programmer whose job does not bring him happiness.